Apple M9032LL User Guide - Page 46

Opening the Computer, Important, Warning

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Opening the Computer 1 Before you open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple () > Shut Down. · Warning: Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on. 2 Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool. ª Warning: After shutting down your computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing. 3 Touch the metal on the outside of the Power Mac G5 to discharge any static electricity from your body. Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage device and close the computer. Touch the metal on top of the computer. 46 Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer

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Chapter 4
Working Inside Your Computer
Opening the Computer
1
Before you open your computer, shut it down by choosing Apple (
) > Shut Down.
2
Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.
3
Touch the metal on the outside of the Power Mac G5 to discharge any static electricity
from your body.
Important:
Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any
components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk
around the room until you finish installing the cards, memory, or internal storage
device and close the computer.
·
Warning:
Always shut down your Power Mac G5 before opening it to avoid damaging
its internal components or the components you want to install. Do not open the
computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.
ª
Warning:
After shutting down your computer, the internal components can be very
hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.
Touch the metal
on top of the
computer.